Oil Mark on Eleanor Island, Florida

Creator

Richard A. Davis

Files

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Creation Date

September 1993

Abstract

Oil pollution in or near coastal areas of Pinellas County, Florida. A collision between two barges and a freighter in 1993 caused oil to spill into Tampa Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and local waterways.

Alt Text

A body of water with dense mangrove trees along the shoreline, their roots extending into the water. There is a sand facing away from the camera off to the left. The sky above is overcast and gray.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil pollution of water, Oil spills, Mangrove plants

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

Pinellas County (Fla.); Treasure Island (Fla.); Eleanor Island (Fla.); Johns Pass (Fla.); Gulf of Mexico

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00243

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Oil Mark on Eleanor Island, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 626.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/626